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MARINATE THE MEAT: In a glass or ceramic bowl, combine the first group of ingredients (wine, garlic, oregano, parsley, beef).
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Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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MAKE THE RAGU: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a thick-bottomed frying pan.
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Add the onion, carrot, celery and prosciutto and cook for 6 -8 minutes until soft, then remove and put into a heavy saucepan.
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Wipe the frying pan clean.
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Drain the beef, reserving the marinade.
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Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then brown the beef on all sides.
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Add the reserved marinade, tomatoes and sugar and cook for a few minutes.
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Then add this to the vegetables in the saucepan.
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Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
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Remove lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 30 minutes.
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COMPLETE THE DISH: Heat the second lot of oil in the frying pan and quickly crisp the sage leaves once the oil is hot enough.
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Drain on kitchen paper.
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Then fry the pumpkin in the same oil for 6 -8 minutes until it is tender.
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Drain on kitchen paper, keep warm.
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Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, then drain and divide among four plates.
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Top with the ragu, then scatter with pumpkin and sage.
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Serve with parmesan.